Monday, April 21 – Saturday, April 26
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Mathew Janczewski’s ARENA DANCES presents the 2025 Annual CANDY BOX Dance Festival, a dynamic sampling of featured performances, masterclasses, and public showings.
CANDY BOX Dance Festival is a unique celebration of dance, packed with a wonderful assortment of various tastings that include renowned choreographers, accomplished dancers, and fresh movement styles, all perfectly packed into one sweet treat of a week. It is an opportunity for diverse emerging and established artists to share the performance stage, with the addition of selected artists leading intimate workshops to offer a welcoming space for communal movement education, and in doing so gathering a range of tastes for varied audiences. From Featured Artists performances by nationally notable choreographers and collectives, to Happy Hour showings by exciting local dancers and emerging creatives, CANDY BOX is sure to offer a flavor for every performing arts enthusiast to savor and enjoy. Along with daily performances and masterclasses hosted throughout an impressive six-day streak, question-and-answer sessions are offered for additional insight and rare sneak peeks into the engaging works created and designed by each artist exclusively for the festival. Audiences are sure to experience a wide array of artistry, offering a unique flavor in every bite.
We respectfully acknowledge that we gather here at the Southern Theater on the traditional lands of the Dakota People. This homeland has long been cared for by the Dakota, Ojibwe, and other Indigenous nations who have lived in deep relationship with this place for generations. We honor their connection to the land and their ongoing presence in our community.